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A batch of chewy no bake salted caramel cookies topped with flaky sea salt and a caramel drizzle on parchment paper.

No Bake Salted Caramel Cookies


  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These chewy and buttery No Bake Salted Caramel Cookies come together quickly with pantry staples. No oven needed, just rich caramel goodness!


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling, optional)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (plus more for sprinkling)
  • 3 cups quick-cooking oats
  • Optional: 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add both sugars, caramel sauce, and milk. Stir and bring to a gentle boil for 1–2 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and sea salt.
  3. Add quick oats to the hot mixture and stir until evenly coated.
  4. If using chocolate chips or pecans, let the mixture cool slightly before folding them in.
  5. Drop heaping tablespoons of mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Flatten slightly if desired.
  6. Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes or until set.
  7. Drizzle with extra caramel sauce and sprinkle with flaky salt if using.

Notes

  • Use thick caramel sauce for best results.
  • Wait until mixture cools slightly before adding chocolate chips to prevent melting.
  • Quick oats create the ideal texture; avoid using steel-cut oats.
  • Store in the fridge for up to a week.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 140
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: no bake salted caramel cookies, caramel oatmeal cookies, no oven dessert, quick caramel cookies, chewy no bake cookies